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Esterkamp Family History

Esterkamp Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Westerkamp, Osterkamp, Overkamp, Steinkamp, Eckelkamp, Seekamp

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Where is the Esterkamp family from?

You can see how Esterkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esterkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Esterkamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Esterkamp families living in Ohio. This was about 93% of all the recorded Esterkamp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Esterkamp families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Esterkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esterkamp census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Esterkamp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 69 military records available for the last name Esterkamp. For the veterans among your Esterkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esterkamp lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Esterkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Esterkamp in 1968 was 91, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esterkamp ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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